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Salkantay Trek 4 Days from Cusco

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About this experience

Salkantay trek 4 days or Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, is another trail that takes us to Machu Picchu, where we will walk through the Andes to the Quillabamba jungle.
If you do not have enough time you can choose to do this short route of Salkantay trek 4 days, which is the same as the Salkantay trek 5 days, which is the most complete trek. This option is recommended for those adventurers looking for an alternative to the 4-day Machupicchu Inca Trail. During the trek you will enjoy the Humantay Lagoon, the Salkantay snow-capped mountain, glaciers and part of the Cusco jungle.

At a glance

  • Duration: 96 hr

Choose your tour option

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MACHU PICCHU CLASSIC + TRAIN
Machu Picchu Classic route (2): Visit Machu Picchu via the classic route, take the best photos, and visit the Inca Citadel.

Return to Cusco by Train: This option includes the train ticket from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and bus transportation to Cusco.
Pickup included
MACHU PICCHU ROUTE 1B + BUS
Machu Picchu Route 1B: Entrance to Machu Picchu via the Panoramic Circuit Route 1-B, Machu Picchu - ollantaytambo return by bus
Machu Picchu to Cusco by bus: The return trip will be by bus from Hidroelectrica to Cusco.

Pickup included
MACHU PICCHU CLASSIC + BUS
Machu Picchu classic route (2): Visit Machu Picchu via the classic route, take the best photos, and visit the Inca Citadel.
Return to Cusco by bus.: This option includes transportation from Hidroeléctrica to Cusco by bus.
Pickup included
MACHU PICCHU ROUTE 1B + TRAIN
Machu Picchu Route 1B: Entrance to Machu Picchu via the Panoramic Circuit Route 1-B, Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo return by train
Machu Picchu to Cusco by train: Expeditions or Voyague train, schedules according to availability
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

3 Days in Cusco Itinerary

Plan three rewarding days in Cusco with a gentle historic-center walk, nearby Inca sites, San Blas, San Pedro Market, and an optional Machu Picchu day. This itinerary explains what to reserve first, how to pace each day,

4 Days in Cusco Itinerary

Plan four days in Cusco with a light arrival day, time for the historic city and nearby archaeological sites, a Sacred Valley overnight, and a carefully booked Machu Picchu visit.

7 Days in Cusco Itinerary

Plan a well-paced week in Cusco with a flexible arrival, two city days, a Sacred Valley overnight in Ollantaytambo, a focused Machu Picchu visit, and time to return without rushing.

What is included

  • Entrance fees Machu Picchu.
  • Professional English/Spanish guide, plus an assistant for large groups.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • First aid kit, including oxygen.
  • Large dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery and kitchen tent.
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Private van from your hotel in Cusco to Challacancha (the starting point of the trek).
  • Cook and kitchen assistant for a large group.
  • Two-person tents and three-person tents are provided with space for personal equipment.
  • Food on the trek with traditional Peruvian food and vegetarian option.
  • Mules carrying group equipment, for personal effects.

Not included

  • The 1st breakfast as well as lunch and dinner on the 4th day in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
  • Personal trekking equipment: backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags.
  • Tips for guides, cooks and horsemen.
  • Personal riding horse.
  • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance fees to Humantay lake
  • train ticket Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo (one way)

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick up all our passengers from the central hotels in Cusco.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Aremika Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up all our passengers from the central hotels in Cusco.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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